($1,406+) Baltimore, MD to Los Angeles, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Baltimore, MD to Los Angeles, CA

For the 2,645-mile move from Baltimore, Maryland, to Los Angeles, California, full-service movers cost between $2,381 and $11,061. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $362 - $2,412 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Baltimore generally start around $263 plus $110 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Baltimore to Los Angeles:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,381 - $5,351
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,545 - $7,072
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,799 - $11,061

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Baltimore to Los Angeles.

Specialty moving services from Baltimore, MD to Los Angeles, CA

Specialty needs vary by market: 70% of Baltimore movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Los Angeles, 56% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Baltimore to Los Angeles?

All three below meet the standards set by the California Moving & Storage Association, the group most California movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Baltimore, MD to Los Angeles, CA

Moving containers from Baltimore, Maryland, to Los Angeles, California, cost between $1,861 and $6,641. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Baltimore runs about $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Baltimore to Los Angeles:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,861 - $3,434
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,483 - $5,126
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,159 - $6,641

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Baltimore, MD and Los Angeles, CA. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $844 in Baltimore, MD, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $90 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $181 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Baltimore to Los Angeles?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Baltimore, MD to Los Angeles, CA

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 2,645 miles from Baltimore, Maryland, to Los Angeles, California, running $1,406 - $3,979. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,015 - $1,160
• Daily insurance: $36/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $24
• Baltimore daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.89 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Baltimore to Los Angeles based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,406 - $2,696
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,555 - $3,243
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,063 - $3,979

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $181 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Baltimore, Maryland, usually costs about $844 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 2,645-mile drive falls between $1,015 and $1,160, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $60 and $362 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Baltimore to Los Angeles?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from Baltimore, MD to Los Angeles, CA

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Baltimore, Maryland, to Los Angeles, California. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. A 2 - 3 bedroom long-distance move using this method runs roughly between $1,949 and $3,902.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Baltimore to Los Angeles:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,725 - $3,346
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,949 - $3,902
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,501 - $5,367

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $90 - $181 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Baltimore, Maryland, typically costs $844.

What are the best freight companies from Baltimore to Los Angeles?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.

Cost of living: Baltimore, MD vs Los Angeles, CA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Los Angeles, side by side with Baltimore on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.

Our take

For a move from Baltimore, MD, to Los Angeles, CA, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $2,381 for a studio to $11,061 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 2,645-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,861 - $6,641. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $1,406 - $3,979, though you'll be handling the driving and loading yourself. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with quotes starting around $3,545 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live customer support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include County of Los Angeles and Los Angeles Unified School District.